Laal Rang(2016)
Laal Rang is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language black comedy crime drama film directed by Syed Ahmad Afzal. It stars Randeep Hooda, Akshay Oberoi, and Rajneesh Duggal in lead roles. The film is set in 2002 in Haryana and follows the story of a blood smuggling racket. Shankar Singh Malik, a local criminal, collects blood from poor villagers and sells it to private hospitals at a high profit. His operation attracts the attention of an honest police officer. The film explores themes of greed, friendship, and betrayal. It was praised for its realistic portrayal of rural crime and strong performances, especially by Randeep Hooda. The film was released on 22 April 2016 and received positive reviews from critics. It is available for streaming on Hotstar in Singapore.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, Netflix, Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 22 April 2016
- Director
- Syed Ahmad Afzal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
Shankar Singh Malik runs a profitable blood smuggling racket in Haryana. He recruits poor villagers to donate blood and sells it to hospitals. His young friend Rajesh Dhiman joins the business. But when Rajesh falls in love with Shankar's sister, their friendship is tested. A police officer closes in on their operation. Greed and betrayal threaten to destroy everything.
“Blood is thicker than water”
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- The film's title 'Laal Rang' translates to 'Red Color', referring to blood and the illegal trade at the story's center.
- Director Syed Ahmad Afzal also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from real-life blood theft scandals reported in North India.
- Actor Akshay Oberoi, who plays the lead, reportedly spent time in Karnal, Haryana to learn the local dialect for his role.
- The movie was shot extensively in Karnal and Yamunanagar, capturing the real settings of the blood mafia operations.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film was noted for its realistic portrayal of a dark subject with moments of dark comedy.
- Randeep Hooda's character was initially offered to another actor, but he came on board after reading the script.
- The film's climax and plot twists were compared by some critics to classic crime dramas of the 1970s and 80s in Hindi cinema.
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